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2008 Elections: 9:30pm Update

Obama still leads McCain in the state (50% to 48%) but trails in Onslow (43% to McCain’s 56%).
Hagan leads Dole in the state (52% to 43%) but trails in Onslow (46% to Dole’s 49%).
Jones, Jr. leads Weber in NC-03 (67% to 32%) and Onslow (60% 39%).
Council of State races looking Democratic in the state, mixed [...]

2008 Elections: 9pm Update

As of 9pm:
President: Obama still leads McCain in NC 50% to 48%.
Senate: CNN and MSNBC called Hagan over Dole. Hagan leads 53% to 43%.
NC Governor: Perdue is leading McCrory 50% to 46%
NC-03: Jones, Jr leading over Weber 65% to 35%.
Council of State races looking very Democratic.
Onslow County Commissioners: Padgett, Ikner, Jarman, Wright, Midgett in [...]

2008 Elections: Onslow Votes Coming In

President:

Obama/Biden (DEM) 44.34% 13,034
McCain/Palin (REP) 55.02% 16,174

Senate:

Kay Hagan (DEM) 46.50% 13,414
Elizabeth Dole (REP) 49.28% 14,215

U.S. House NC-03:

Craig Weber (DEM) 40.22% 11,421
Walter B. Jones (REP) 59.78% 16,972

NC Governor:

Bev Perdue (DEM) 55.07% 15,872
Pat McCrory (REP) 41.33% 11,913

Onslow Commissioners: (following 5 are in the lead)

Padgett
Ikner
Wright
Jarman
Midgett

Sales Tax Referendum:

FOR 43.26% 11,239
AGAINST 56.74% 14,744

2008 Elections: BrockNet Election Extravaganza

We all know Tuesday is Election Day here in the U.S. I’m sure it’s an election that the world will be watching, as well as very nervous Americans.
I’ll be posting frequent updates here (probably every half-hour to hour) and will be Twittering updates as well.
The races I’ll be paying particular attention to are:

President of the [...]

2008 Elections: Voting Early in Onslow County

North Carolina’s early voting period begins Thursday (October 16th).
The Onslow County Board of Elections will have four sites maintained for the early voting period:

Jacksonville Commons Rec. Center
Swansboro Middle School Annex
Tar Landing Baptist Church
Verona Fire Station

These locations will be open from 8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays and on Saturday (November 1st) from 8:00am to 1:00pm. [...]

2008 Elections: Candidates for Onslow County Board of Commissioners to Meet in Swansboro

The Swansboro Chamber of Commerce is hosting the candidates for election to the Onslow County Board of Commissioners tomorrow evening from 7 PM to 9 PM in the Assembly Hall of the Town Hall located at 502 Church Street.
According to the Jacksonville Daily News report, the audience will be able to submit questions and there [...]

2008 Elections: Call for Questions for Candidates Running for Onslow County Board of Commissioners

I’d like to send the candidates running for the Onslow County Board of Commissioners a questionnaire (hopefully to be answered by election day).
Here are some of the questions I have:

The Onslow County Board of Commissioners and the City Council of Jacksonville have not been able to work well together in recent years. Would you [...]

A Reader asks a Question for Candidates for the Onslow County Board of Commissioners

I’d like to know from the candidates how they plan on dealing with ONWASA?
I’ve heard about all the growth speeches I want to hear.  ONWASA is the pick pocket that no one seems to be able to control.  
In case the candidates are unaware, my water charge is $11.23 and the 3/4es water usage charge is [...]

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